Total Crime Rate
67.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
50.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Y Dolydd area has the 34th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East , and the 370th highest crime rate of 791 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Y Dolydd (CF44 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 67.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the Aberdare East average (156.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 50.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Y Dolydd (CF44 8EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Y Dolydd. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aberdare West and Llwydcoed| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Broncynon Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Y Dolydd | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Y Dolydd | Under investigation |
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